- College of Staten Island High School for International Studies
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College of Staten Island High School for International Studies 
Location 100 Essex Drive
Staten Island, New York, United StatesCoordinates 40°34′53″N 74°09′29″W / 40.581432°N 74.158166°WCoordinates: 40°34′53″N 74°09′29″W / 40.581432°N 74.158166°W Information Type Public (Charter) Established 2005 School board New York City Public Schools School number 047 CEEB Code 335346 Principal Joseph Canale Faculty 31[1] Grades 9–12 Number of students 489[2] Color(s) Black and teal Mascot Dragon Nickname Dragons Newspaper 'The International Insider' Website www.csihighschool.org College of Staten Island High School For International Studies (CSIHSIS) is a New York City public high school that incorporates an internationally themed curriculum as well as preparing students for the 21st Century. CSIHSIS originally opened as a Region 7 public high school in 2005 on the [College of Staten Island] campus and moved to a new building in September 2009 located in Eltingville, Staten Island. It was founded through a partnership with The College of Staten Island and Asia Society, with financial support by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ($100,000 a year for the first four years[3]).
The school is currently operating at full capacity[4] and recently graduated its first class of 93 seniors. Students were accepted to colleges throughout the country including University of Chicago, Northeastern, Iona, SUNY Stonybrook, Brown, CUNY Hunter, CUNY Baruch, McCauley Honors College at College of Staten Island, Brooklyn College, SUNY Geneseo, Life University School of Chiropractic, Howard, Penn State, and Indiana University.[5]
The school is meant to be a small school under the "small-schools model" the Bloomberg administration has implemented elsewhere in New York City,[6] and it had about 200 students in the 2006–2007 academic year.[7]
The school uses the college's faculty in arts and sciences, as well as in education, its library, language laboratory, science and computer laboratories, arts spaces, and sports and recreation facility. It integrates a high-school academic course of study with internationally themed content.[8]
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Facility
Jerome Parker Campus during its opening ceremony in September 2009.
After CSIHSIS moved from its original location on the College of Staten Island campus, it moved into the Jerome Parker Campus on Staten Island.[9] This new, state-of-the-art building was also shared with Gaynor McCown High School, Marsh Avenue Expeditionary Learning School, and Hungerford School.
Floor Layout
- Library, gym, auditorium, and main entrance. (Shared floor with other schools on campus)
- Math Department and some Language Classrooms. There is also the main office, well as two auxiliary gyms, as well as the guidance suite (Parent Coordinator, Assistant Principal, Guidance Counselor, SAPIS)
- English and History Departments
- Science and some language classrooms
There is also Floor 0, which is the shared lunchroom as well as the outside promenade.
Administration
The school's first principal, Aimee Horowitz, left a career as an attorney in California in the 1990s to become a school teacher in New York City. In 1999, she became assistant principal of social studies at Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn before taking the job as the founding principal of CSIHSIS.[8] After she left to become superintendent of New York City DOE District 22 in 2010, Joseph Canale, the previous assistant principal, replaced Horowitz.[10]
School Mission
The school's mission is to "prepare students for college and, ultimately, success in an interconnected world."
College of Staten Island High School for International Studies will create a nurturing educational environment in which students are actively engaged in developing literacy and problem solving skills to succeed in post-secondary education, advanced courses of study and the world of work. At CSI High School students, staff and parents will collaborate to create a vibrant learning community. Students attending CSI High School will participate in rigorous inquiry based instruction and learning that integrates world issues, languages and cultures. The integration of a thorough course of study with internationally themed content coupled with community involvement will provide students with the skills and experiences to be responsible and ethical participants in a global society. CSIHSIS Mission Statement
Parent Association
The school Parent Teacher Association sponsors several annual fundraisers, works with teachers and students to sponsor school-wide events. The PTA also works with teachers and the school administration to see the needs of the students and parents. The PTA also co-sponsors the Morty Horowitz College Scholarship created in memory of Principal Aimee Horowitz's father.[11]
Student body
Students must apply through the New York City High School application process to be accepted at the school. However, to receive priority in admission, students must demonstrate interest and make an informed choice by attending one of the school's open house events. Specific information for the application process can be found at www.csihighschool.org. Although the student body is mostly from Staten Island, College of Staten Island High School also attracts students from Districts 20 and 21 in Brooklyn.
Early Application Problems
During the school's initial 2005–2006 academic year, "despite a requirement for interested eighth-graders to resubmit the high school applications they had turned in months earlier — causing some to risk forfeiting seats at elite schools — 213 students vied for the spots at the School for International Studies," according to The Staten Island Advance.[8]
Academics
CSIHSIS students are expected to follow a rigorous, globally based curriculum throughout their entire experience at high school. This also allows students to take different course that are scarcely available throughout the NYCDOE system, such as Global Technology and International Journalism. Students are also expected to study a second language for a full four years. Languages currently offered are Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese. While studying a second language, students will also have the opportunity for international travel, though you can take extra student exchange trips as well.[12] During the summer of 2006, two students traveled to China through scholarships from the China Institute. Two Students also participated in a travel study tour to China through a grant from the Asia Society the following year. On this trip, students accelerated and expanded their study of Mandarin through real-world experience, helped to build houses for some of China's less fortunate, and traveled throughout China. Students have also had the option to travel to various countries including Italy, England, France and Spain. During 2008–2009 school year, students learning Japanese traveled to Japan where they visited a school, participated in a home stay and traveled throughout the country.
Beginning in freshman year, students have the opportunity to take College Now courses. Sopomore students will begin to have the ability to take Honors courses.
"CSIHSIS students participate in project and inquiry based instruction and learning that integrates world issues, global perspectives, languages and cultures into all disciplines" according to an "Annual School Report Supplement" of the New York City education department. Students put in 120 hours of service learning, annually create a portfolio and participate in an internship. "Students take college courses, courses collaboratively taught by professors and teachers, [and] travel internationally."[11]
Special Academic Programs include AP US History; AP Studio Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English, International Journalism, Forensics, Statistics, Global Finance, a Percussion Ensemble, a Model United Nations Progam, College Now; Architecture, Construction & Engineering Program; an after school Homework Center and a three week Freshman Summer Academy.[11]
Student Exchange Programs
Students have also had the ability to participate in Student Exchange programs. This allows them to experience a different country as well an enable a student from another country to experience their culture and high school. Students have participated in exchanges with various countries, including Germany, France, and Switzerland.
Outside partnerships
Along with partnerships with the Asia Society and College of Staten Island, as a recipient of a Gates Grant, the school works with:[11]
- UN/USA
- iEARN
- Net Aid
- Kiwannis Club
- World Savvy
- The JCC
- The Architecture, Construction & Engineering Program
- The Brooklyn Home for Aged Men
- St John's University
- Asia Society International Studies Schools Network
- CUNY
- College of Staten Island
A more up-to-date list can be found at http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Directory/school/?sid=3426.
Extracurricular activities
The school has these clubs and activities for students:[11]
- Model United Nations
- International Travel
- International Film Club
- Digital Photography
- Knitting Club
- Key Club
- Girls Learn International
- Yoga
- Craft Club
- Volleyball
- Student government
- Public School Athletic League (PSAL)sports including soccer, basketball, softball, and wrestling
- Tutoring
- Boys & Girls Varsity Basketball
- Girls Varsity Softball
- Boys & Girls Soccer
The International Insider
The International Insider is the College of Staten Island High School for International Studies official newspaper. It publishes on a monthly basis with articles from the Journalism Class as well as international reporters invited to write for the paper. The paper currently has 5 content departments consisting of Arts and Entertainment, Opinions and Editorial, International/News and Local News, Sports, and Features. There are also 11 departments for paper staff members, including Multimedia, Business, Layout, Copy Editing, Opinions, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, News, Features, Photography, and Editors-in-Chief. The Insider is an actual class that students may have the opportunity to take during their time at CSI High School. At the beginning of the school year, students will have the opportunity to submit a staff application to the newspaper adviser. From there, the it is under the determination of the advisor to assign staff positions to members.
In December 2009, The Insider released a new, online version of the paper. This online version was seen not as an alternative to the print edition, but rather a option to expand the newspaper and the school community as a whole. The Insider online can be found at www.theinternationalinsider.com.
Athletics
In the 2007-2008 academic year, the school fielded junior varsity teams in boys' and girls' basketball, both classified as developmental by the Public School Athletic League, and girls' softball. During the 2008-2009 school year our girls Varsity Softball Team, only in its second year of existence, made it to the playoffs.[7]
CSI High School currently has 8[13] active PSAL Rated Teams, with 1 more currently in developmental stage. The active teams include Boys Varsity Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball, Boys Cross Country Track, Girls Cross Country Track, Boys Indoor Track, Girls Indoor Track, Boys Varsity Track and Girls Varsity Track, Girls Varsity Softball. The single developmental team is Boys Varsity Wrestling.
References
- ^ "CSI High School Faculty List". CSI High School. 2009. http://www.csihighschool.org/faculty. Retrieved December 20, 2009.
- ^ a b NYCDOE School Profile
- ^ [1] Young, Deborah, "High school to get view of the world The school is currently located at the Jerome Parker Campus, 100 Essex Drive, Staten Island in a beautiful, new state-of-the-art educational facility. International Studies program at CSI to begin in the fall and will stress global awareness", article in The Statan Island Advance as reprinted at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Web site, article date: May 9, 2005, accessed June 23, 2007
- ^ http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/31/R047/default.htm
- ^ http://sites.google.com/site/csihsis/college-acceptance
- ^ [2] Levy, Julia, "Mayor Reaches Out To Staten Island, Targeting Schools", article in The Sun of New York City, January 26, 2005, accessed June 23, 2007
- ^ a b [3] Dowd, Tom, "Neglia builds from the ground up / Sports program at CSI HS is just beginning, but it's in good hands and moving in right direction", article in The Staten Island Advance, Wednesday, June 13, 2007, accessed June 23, 2007.
- ^ a b c Through its unique partnership with College of Staten Island, CSI High School also provides students with opportunities to enroll in college courses at CSI and to earn college credit while in high school.[4] News release, Mayor Michael Bloomberg administration, January 25, 2005, accessed June 23, 2007
- ^ http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/10/ribboncutting_ceremony_at_scho.html
- ^ http://www.silive.com/westshore/index.ssf/2010/09/theres_a_new_staten_island_hig.html
- ^ a b c d e [5] 2005–2006 Annual School Report Supplement: Region 7, accessed June 23, 2007
- ^ http://www.csihighschool.org/international-exchanges
- ^ a b CSI High School PSAL Teams
- ^ CSI High School Website
- ^ http://www.silive.com/westshore/index.ssf/2010/09/theres_a_new_staten_island_hig.html
External links
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- University-affiliated schools in the United States
- Schools in Staten Island
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